Nuclear Medicine
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
Nuclear Medicine is a sub-specialization of the Radiologic Technology program designed to train technologists to operate cameras that detect and map the radioactive isotopes in a patient’s body to create diagnostic images. The Nuclear Medicine course pathway will lead to a certificate of achievement and will fulfill qualifications to sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) credentialing exam for Nuclear Medicine.
Nuclear Medicine Pathways
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Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical Dosimetrists
Bachelor's degree, Certificate after college
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 103,760
- High salary: 176,360
- Average salary: 138110
Neurodiagnostic Technologists
Associate's degree, Certificate after high school
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 37,290
- High salary: 81,290
- Average salary: 48790
Ophthalmic Medical Technologists
High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 37,290
- High salary: 81,290
- Average salary: 48790
All Careers in Nuclear Medicine (17)
| Medical Dosimetrists | Bachelor's degree, Certificate after college | Stable | 138,110 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Informatics Specialists | Master's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 103,790 |
| Radiation Therapists | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Stable | 101,990 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | Master's degree | Rising | 93,600 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 89,340 |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 88,180 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Respiratory Therapists | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 80,450 |
| Nursing Instructors & Teachers, Postsecondary | Master's degree, Doctoral degree | Rising | 79,940 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 77,660 |
| Recreation & Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 75,890 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists & Technicians | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Stable | 67,260 |
| Health Education Specialists | Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 63,000 |
| Community Health Workers | Bachelor's degree, Associate's degree | Rising | 51,030 |
| Neurodiagnostic Technologists | Associate's degree, Certificate after high school | Rising | 48,790 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 48,790 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | High school diploma/GED, Certificate after high school | Rising | 44,080 |
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